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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (May 11, 1887)
CJ Bte -gaiUj -gtoriim. ASTOKIA. OREGON: WEDNESDAY. MAY 11.188T AN APPARENT BLUNDER. ' Is. 2$. Handy k Co., owners of the schooner SaiuDiego, which was seized in the Behring sea last jear, have re ceived from Washington a copy of a brief filed with President Cleveland by their attorney. Mr. Evans, and also a letter from Mr. Evans, in which he states that the British vessels, which were seized about the same time, havo been released as the result of diplomatic correspondence. San Francisco Bulletin, 5. If the muljtxtudinoua dispatches from "Washington about the Alaska seal fisheries mean any things they 'mean that the administration has backed, squarely out of the.original correct . position taken, and -any one, that. wants to can go up. to Behring sea and aid in the exter mination of the fur seal. Secretary of state Bayard is re ported to" have yielded the claim of Unhed States jurisdiction trans ferred to this government by Rus sia at the time of the Alaska pur chase by the United States twenty years agoj a jurisdiction exerted unquestioned by Russia for over a century. It is said that Mr. Bayard's idea in yielding to England in the '.'North Pacific is to strengthen the position of this country in the present discussion regarding the Atlantic fisheries. There does'not exist, any simi larity in the two cases. The At lantic question is upon the inter pretation of the treaty between the United States and England in 1818. "The Pacific question ad mjts of no curtailment or surrender other than humiliating on the part of bur government. " Ail'.the rights that Russia had in Alaskan waters were transferred to the United States in the pur chase'by Secretary Seward in 1867. "Rus"sia's right to jurisdiction was iflenquestioned and "that right was -exptfcwly stated in the bill ot sale of $7,200,000 for Alaska. If an American secretary of" state takes it on himself to raisB this question and decide it adversely to his own Cc4mfcryOfip, to say the least, a matter of regret. When we acquired Alaska-these fqrj3eaL possessions were not known, generally speaking, to the commercial world, and especially to Americans. The Russians had a'Hrie'drawn from the middle of ehriug straits, passing to the westward of the -most western Aleutian island. They gdve us not only all the land within that line, but marine rights as well, for there, can be property in waters as welli.as in lands. The Russians intended that the Americans should maintain that marine jurisdiction just as they had done. It always has been a matter of wonder that Russia let us have those two fur 'seal islands. They were valuable, and they could very readily have omitted them from the. rest of the concessions. The reason they let us have them was probnb'yawo-fold. The Russians kept themselves some islands nfear ths Asiatic shores, to which these seals also repaired. They thought that the Americans not under standing the fur seal business, would probably molest the seals, and that the' would leave those -xposed islands and go over to their breeding grounds. This has nof been the case, because the Americans very soon grasped the situation, and made an important 'interesuout of the. fur seals. -But Russia had another purpose in sell'iig that general region to America. -They wanted to put in the possession of a country habitu ally friendly with them, and. which wa- a'so a naval power, the pro jtecji.in of these northern seas, be ing apprehensive haton questions of conquest toward Turkey and Indthey would ono day fall out with' England. Then they rea soned that, with American money, and with Russia's military power, they could hold themselves agains-t "'the British with success. The .Russians have -more ability in di plomacy than any other living xftce of statesmen; they see farther ahead, and they did not sell out Alaska from any small ordinary motives of ta'n. 1 hey wanted to put it out of t! o'r power to ever have any rupture with the citizens of the United States, and to bring America close to the Asiatic shores in friendly reciprocity with them. J Mr. Bayard's attitude has dished the whole matter, if ho has by his interpretation of maritime rights surrendered those four hundred miles of closed seas, which were formally declared closed by Russia one hundred years ago. The law of exclusive govern ment control of certain seas is of long standing; it goes back to Grotius, who wrote while Jamestown,-Va., was being settled in 1609. At that time the Spanish and Portuguese claimed exclusive rights in navigation and fisheries on both the Atlantic and the Pa cific oceans on the ground of papal grants and discoveries and long possessions. Grotius brought into the domain of international law that subject, and another writer named Gentillis at once, asserted British sovereignty over the Brit ish seas. For a long timo the Hollanders had to haul down their flags in the English channel when any English vessel came by. An other named Sarpi asserted the claim of Venice to tho dominion of the Adriatic sea. Seiden, an other British writer, asserted the authority of the king of England over the sea as far as the shores of Norway, and Lord Hale sustained him. Fin-illy the nations of Eu rope conceded the empire of En gland the right over her high seas, and James I. refused to give per mission to any foreign vessels to pursue their enemies within cer tain boundaries of the British seas. Following the British rule, the United States have made it an offense to transship foreign goods within four leagues of the coast, and the supreme court of the United States has held this to be consistent international law. In short, the present position of near ly all countries is that each state can assert a jurisdiction seaward to the'extent of its ability to main tain that jurisdiction from its shores. The Romans made the Mediter ranean a closed sea. The Ameri cins hold that waters like the Chesapeake bay, Albemarle sound a" id Boston harbor are, closed and are national property. Beh ring sea is as distinct an indenta tion as the Chesapeake bay. The Russians closed Behring sea, with territories on both sides, and, therefore, they claimed it to be privato waters, and when they parted with one shore to tho United States they intended that this country, with them, should possess exclusively those waters, and therefore they drew a line or boundary from the middle of Beh ring straits down the center of that dosed sea. Secretary Bayard's reported de cision will not strengthen his case in the Atlantio and will doom to destruction the valuable fur seal property of the United States in Alaskan waters. Syrup oi Figs. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Cal. is Natures Own True Laxative. This pleasant liquid fruit remedy may be had of W. E. Dement & Co, at fifty cents or one dollar per bottle. It is the most pleasant, prompt and effective remedy known, to cleanse the system ; to act on, the Liver, Kidnej s and Bowels gently yet thoroughly to dispel Headachs, Colds and Fevers to cure Constipation, Indigestion and kindred ills. A luxury and necessity for rich and poor who wish to enjoy good hea th, and who do not wish to resort to bitter nauseous liver medicines and cathar tics, is the concentrated 1 quid fruit remedy Syrup of Fins. 50c. and Si bottles for sale by W. E. Dement & Co. All the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest Perfumery, and toilet articles, "etc- can Te bought at the lowest prices, at J. W. Conn's drug store, opposite Or-idpnt hrtel. Astoria. NEW TO-DAY. Picked Up, 4 N OLD WOOD SCOW AND SEINE, ON H. tho beach at Bamei's Point : can have oroperty by proving ownership and pa lng charges. Inquire oi JOHN and L; A BORCHERS. Found. BROWN SKIFF. ABREAST OF Tongue Point, early Sunday morning. Owner can baYe funherpartlcalnrs from IRAgLTf CANNING CO. Northwest Fire and Marine INSURANCE COMPANY. A non Board Company with $300,000 Paid Up Capital In this Stata. Reliable Fire Insurance at Low Rates. It. Ij. UOYIjK. Asturi.1 Auenr. Office at l. X. U Packing C J. To LiverpoolDirect - The fine first clas3 iron barque GLENAYOK. AAlatLlojdslOSOtons re'.ster Goes on the berth Immediately and will have good despatch tor Liserpool. For frelghc applv to TAYLOR, YOUNG & CO. or to A. W. BERRY, Portland. Astoria. -Glove Contest I. Bill Scott, Champion Light weight of Oregon, and I. Albert Johnson, of . Astoria, Haveilgned articles tor a ten round clove con tost for the lightweight championship of Oregon, the conte-t to tak place at Liberty Hail, ou Saturday, May 14th, 18&7 Marquis of Qu- eu burv rules to Knyern. Bill Soett: Albert Johnson. (Doors open at 8 : Contes. begins at 8 :30. Admission Fifty CentM. Winner Takestne Gate Receipts. Notice to Stockholders. ASTORfATJUILDlNG AXD LOAN Asso ciation, There wM be a special meet ing of the stockholders of this association at the County C urr House on Weduria een inc. June 8th. 1S37, at 8 r. M. for the pur pose of amend n the "By-Laws and electing an auditing committee. By order of Board of Director. A. S. REED: Sec'y. Astoria, Or., Maj 7th. '87, Theo. Brackef Recommends to the public and to the trade bis stock of Clear?, Tobacco, isni'ifcer's Articles. Playing Cards. Cutlery, etc. at Portland prices Chenamus street. Breed Fine Chickens. Eges from Pure Bred Silver Spangled Hamburg. Kosecomb Brown Leghorns and Gold Beard Polish hen-. Eggs $3.00 a ScU Apply to A. F. COl.VIN, Upper Astoria. FISHERIES Special Notice. To save time In writing for prices, wo beg to say that tho rates of all the net factories ae by agreement uniform. An order with out enquiries, secures the aitlcle at the lowest prices. GLOUCESTER NET & TWINE CO. Gloucester, Mass. Boston Office 90 Commercial St. Proposa's for Constructing an Ordnance Store House at Fort Canby, Wash, 'l y. Office A. A. Q M , Four Camjy, W. T., April 15th, 18S7. wEALED PROPOSALS IN TRIPLICATE with copies of this advertisement attached and subject to usual conditions will be received at this office nntil 10 o'clock a.m., May 12th, 1687. at which time aud plaet- they will be opem d in the presence of such bidders as may attend, for the con struction at this post of an ordnance store house. i oncernlng materials, preference w 111 be given to articles of domestic production and m .nufacture, conditions of once and quality being equal, and such preference will be given to articles of American pioductlon and manufacture produced on the Pacific co ist, to the extent of the consumption required by the public service thre. Plans and specifications may be consulted and blank proposals and further infoima tion obtained at this office. The United States reservts the right to reject any or all proposals. Envelopes to bo marked "'Proposals for Ordnance Store Housf." and addressed to M. F. HARMON. 2nd Lieut. 1st Atlllery, A A.Q. M. Seine Lost. A T MILLER'S SANDS. ABOUT 230 xs. fathom's new seine on 7th Inst. 130 mesh deep. Finder will bo rewarded by return ing it to Angus Gor at Astoria Packing Co. NOTICE. For the west coast of South America. The splendid Iron Clipper Ship Lady Isabella, 2.500 tons burden, Jonathan Congdm commander, will leave Astoria for laltal Bolivia, about the 11th Int. t. Splendid accommodation for a few saloon passengers, Apply to P.L CHERltY. Astoria, Or. For Sale. ,. TWO GOOD DAIHY COWS. JUST IN, both red and goou milkers, and gentle. Address H. M. B WilAN, bkaraokawa, W.T. M ONEY T.) LOAN ON REAL ESTATE security. Apply to c. K. ihomson. Tone Tip The System, TRY THE NERVE FOOD, Manufactured aud for Sale by Mineral Waters, fcoda Water. Daily de livery in all parts of tho City. Office and Works on Jefferson street, west of Cass. For Rowing or Sailing. mHE FINE BOAT PRIDE OF THE JL Columbia can bo encaged during the se.ison for boating or salting lalline partie. An- piy ur TI10S. WARD. To Rent. AFOOR ROOMED COTTAGE, WELL located and eligible In everv respect, Applj to FOaRD & S fOKES. Telephone .Lodging House. Best Beds in town. Rooms er night 50 and 25 cts., per week 81.50. 2ew and clean. Private entrance. Go To CroWt Gnllcry. The leading liotograplier. For the finest photos in all the latest styles and of superior hnish. JOB PRINTING. Neat, Quick And Cheap ai The AST0BIAN JOB OFFICE. Books, Stationery, WE DO WANT THE Modet Prices are Satisfactory, Small profits are Sufficient. Moderate PatronaRc is Acceptable. Wereathjourapprov.il through Law Prices-, We have now an immense stock of Watches Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware Our stock is Fresh. New and St j INh LOOK US OVER. Ifwedonot save jou mouej we will make some one else sell you 1ju-. C&.BX ADXiSS,, Manager . p musical Instruments. 5 Cutlery, rr f"t L L L II WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Fine Groceries, Provisions and Mil! Feed, o Crockery, Glass Plated Ware. o The Largest and finest assortment of Fresh, Fruits and Vegetables: .Received fresh every Steamer. CTY Our Stock is Larger than and direct from FINE STATIONERY, SCHOOL AND BLANK BOOKS, MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Croquet Sets, FISHING TACKLE, ETC. uC3-ES3KTO?S FOR. Whiting's Standard Writing Papers. Tho Domestic Sewing Machine. Pacific Coast Charts and Tide Tables. GRIFFIN & REED. JEFE JEFF JEFF- JEFF fjAE" Man who ReaiA -JEFF'Sli- Advertisement and doesn't go there to get a meal DON'T KNOW ENOUGH TO GO IN WHEN IT RAINS. A SPLENDID liL FOMSffl). Eastern and Shoalwater Oysters. MEALS COOKED TO ORDER, A FIEST CLASS iLODGING In Connection With H. EKSTR0M. WATCHMAKER. JJu!,re?eIve'1 a terge stock of Watches and Clocks. Chains, Tickets, etc. Also Kenulne SethTtoomas Boat Clocks, proved to pe the beat. Ail whlcn will be sold at very low prices. Watch aud Clock repairing a specialty, and done at reasonable prices. Shop next to Aug.. Danlelson's Sample Koom, on the roadway, NOT EARTH. Notions, Bird Cages, Baby Carriages. Picture Fcames, PALACE, STORE. ever before. All New Goods Eastern Factories. JEFF JEFF JEFF JEFF HOUSEE The Restaurant. DRESSMAKING. 3Irs. Ilrj-oe would respectfully Inform the ladles of Astoria and surrounding country, that she has recently received a large addition to her stock of dress button and trimmltiKS, which she will sell at reasonable price. Dressmaking m all its branches .done promptly, and in first class stjie; and satisfaction guaranteed. Cutting and fitting a .specialty. Next door to amokias office on Cass St, Astoria, April 25th, 1837, The For the Next SO Days We will sell all of our Ladies' and Children's Cloaks at 25 per cent. Less than Former Prieos. "We have Just Received a Larue Lot of the celebrated Browns ville, Oregon, Woolen Goods in Men's and Boys' Clothing, Underwear, Flannels and Blankets. -' . Also, Direct from the East, . ' - Gents, Youths', Boys', and Children's Fine Clothing and " Hats. All of which wo will sell at the Very Lowest Prices. . ' Our Stock of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods is one of the most complete north of San Francisco. Our past reputation justifies us in saying that We Lead in Quality of Coods and Prices. W. T. PiLBSEH, Manager. BOOTS and SHOES. Genuine English Porpoise Shoes For Gents. - Ladles Flexible Sole Shces in French, Kangaroo and Dorfgola Kid Boys and Youths Shoes of all Kinds, Mis-es and Chlldrens and Infant heels, and Spring heels. WE JDEA1. IX BOOTS ASiD SHOES OXLY. P. J. GOODMAN. KL B..PA DEALER TS Hay, Oats, ani Straw, Lime, Wood Delirered to Order. TER apply to the Captain, or to IN- Baby Buggi AND Musical Instruments AT THE New York Novelty Store Strike It Rich! BOrYODR- Groceries Provisions OF Foard & Stokes Their largely Increasing trade enables Uienvto sell at the very lowest margin of prollt while giving you coods - that are of first class quality. Goods Delivered All Over the City. The Highest Pricoirald for Junk. House to Rent. SITUATED ON LOT 1, BLOCK 18, Mc Clure's Astoria. Apply to JOHN HAHN. ATG 'iggfej.-.aDfe; rj-isi ilbij&fetfejy 1 GREATb ! RIFFIN & HEED'S. Brici Cement, Sail and Plaster Drayln?, Team In? and Express Business. .STEAMER 1 CLARA PARKER ben 'P. Parker,Master. Kir Towing, freight orciiAK- H. B. PAfiKElt. MURRAY & CO., GROCERS And Dealers In Cannery Siplies.! Special Attention CIvento Filling Of Orders. A FULL LINE CARRIED And Supples furnished at Satis- . factory Terms. Purchases delivered in any part of the city. Office and Warehouse In Hume's New Building on Water Street. P. O. Box 153. Tolephono No. 87. ASTORIA, oitEGorr. AmericanNews Depot ON SALE The latest Magazines and Illustrated papers of the day. Swedish, Danish and German apexs, Books aud Dictionaries. Lovell -and Seaside Libraries, School Books, Stationer-, etc A BALMANNO, Chenamus St. nearilaln. E.-C. H0LDBN. Auctioneer aBiCofflisn Apt Established 1874. Dealer In New and Second-hand Furnliise and Bedding. Will conduct Auction Sales of Land, Stock, or Household Goods in the country. "Will appraise and purchase Second-hand Furniture. Consignments Solicited, Quick Sales (mi prompt Cash returns guaranteed. Astoria agent for Dally and Weekly 0 gonian. .